buy an iOS/macOS/tvOS apps cross-device

Originator:omich
Number:rdar://47136859 Date Originated:09-Jan-2019 05:17 AM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Other Product Version:any
Classification:Feature (New) Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
As a user I want to be able to buy any app from any of the App Stores: macOS app from an iPhone/iPad/Apple TV, iOS/tvOS app from a MacBook Pro, an iOS/macOS app from tvOS.
Specifically not being able to buy iPad apps from an iPhone is super frustrating.


Steps to Reproduce:
Surfing the web for apps, I eventually click on a link for the corresponding app store.

Expected Results:
I want to be able to buy the software even if I am currently not at the "destination platform" for this app.

Actual Results:
I'm blocked either with a broken flow or by means of an error message, that the app is not compatible with the current device.

Version:
any

Notes:
As a user I am well aware of the situation to not use the app immediately but as I have all these devices in multiple versions for years, the app stores should be smarter and not limit myself. This would especially help to better discover and convert apps altogether.

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